Iran Threatens to Shut Strait of Hormuz Again Amid Rising Tensions with US

VoM News Desk | April 18, 2026 | 01:23 PM IST | Breaking News, Politics, World | Follow on Google News

Iran Threatens to Shut Strait of Hormuz Again Amid Rising Tensions with US

Tehran/Washington, Apr 18 (VoM News): has warned it could once again close the strategically vital if the continues its blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions in the region.

Parliament Speaker said passage through the key waterway would depend on Iran’s authorisation, signalling Tehran’s readiness to assert control over one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.

Amid the standoff, US President claimed that under a potential peace agreement, both countries could jointly extract and remove Iran’s enriched uranium from nuclear sites, with the material eventually transferred to the US. However, Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected the proposal, maintaining that its uranium stockpile will not be moved خارج the country.

Despite heightened tensions, global markets reacted positively after Iran earlier signalled reopening of the strait. Oil prices dropped sharply from nearly $120 per barrel to around $90, while stock markets surged on hopes of reduced supply disruptions.

In a related development, a ceasefire between and in has raised cautious optimism for wider regional stability, though sporadic violations continue.

Meanwhile, the and are planning a joint mission to secure maritime navigation in the Gulf once conditions stabilise.

Overall, the situation remains fluid, with mixed signals on diplomacy and military pressure. While Washington maintains that a deal with Tehran is close, disagreements over nuclear policy and regional security continue to pose challenges to lasting peace.

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